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| + | 2009 | Automatic Bay Reading System (ABRS) for Bus Garages | Innovation, Coordination, and Enhancement (ICE) | Capital | Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) | $1,600,000 |
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PROJECT DETAILSRelated ReportsOther ResourcesDescriptionRFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tags to locate and track buses in garages. Track pull-outs, pull-ins, download/upload fare revenue data (hot list) and maintenance data, locates vehicles in-house. Funding: Current ActivitiesInstallation of the system has been completed at all CTA garages. Funding Amounts by Source
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| + | 2009 | Real-Time Arrival Information for Bus Stop Signs | Innovation, Coordination, and Enhancement (ICE) | Capital | Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) | $6,621,216 |
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PROJECT DETAILSRelated ReportsOther ResourcesDescriptionInstallation of automated signs with real time bus arrival information located at transfer locations throughout the CTA service area. Funding: Current ActivitiesThe first screen was installed at Lake Park/Hyde Park. CTA calls for installing 5-10 screens a week commencing in October 2011. Additional funds were awarded to continue this project at RTA's December 2013 Board meeting. Please visit the City of Chicago's website for locations. https://data.cityofchicago.org/Transportation/CTA-System-Information-Map... Funding Amounts by Source
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| + | 2011 | Milwaukee Avenue Transit Signal Priority Demonstration Project | Innovation, Coordination, and Enhancement (ICE) | Capital | Pace Suburban Bus | $317,929 |
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PROJECT DETAILSRelated ReportsOther ResourcesDescriptionThis project will test the integration of transit signal priority technology that will allow CTA and Pace buses to interact with multiple types of traffic signal systems located on the same arterial. Funding: 2008 ICE: $254,343 Current ActivitiesIn progress Funding Amounts by Source
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| + | 2012 | Maintenance Management Information System: Enterprise Asset Management | Innovation, Coordination, and Enhancement (ICE) | Capital | Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) | $1,241,094 |
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PROJECT DETAILSRelated ReportsOther ResourcesDescriptionThe MMIS Modules and Upgrade Project entails upgrading the current MMIS software to the latest version, adding additional software modules for electronic document management, standardizing bus and rail maintenance data, and providing a platform for user defined reports. Funding: 2008 ICE: $992,875 Current ActivitiesIn process Funding Amounts by Source
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| + | 2012 | Real Time Interface for Train Tracker | Innovation, Coordination, and Enhancement (ICE) | Capital | Metra | $80,000 |
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PROJECT DETAILSRelated ReportsOther ResourcesDescriptionThe Metra real time train tracker will consist of several updates to the current browser and mobile web sites. The updates include the addition of location derived train times displayed to the end users. Funding: 2008 ICE: $64,000 Current ActivitiesMetra's train tracker system was deployed in July 2012. Funding Amounts by Source
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| + | 2012 | Regional Transit Fare System Program Management and Systems Integration | Innovation, Coordination, and Enhancement (ICE) | Capital | Metra | $2,000,000 |
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PROJECT DETAILSRelated ReportsOther ResourcesDescriptionThis project will allow Metra to select a fare systems management expert to serve in a program management oversight and systems integrator role. This expert would have a strong background in implementing other transit fare technologies and/or systems at various transit peer agencies, relationships with the banking industry, and expertise in the various technologies that Metra is considering. Funding: 2012 ICE: $1,600,000 Current ActivitiesMetra is currently evaluating fare system options. The scope for this project will be refined as Metra evaluates fare collection options. Funding Amounts by Source
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| + | 2012 | Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) | Innovation, Coordination, and Enhancement (ICE) | Capital | Metra | $799,750 |
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PROJECT DETAILSRelated ReportsOther ResourcesDescriptionThis project would support the placement of Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) on all cab control coaches and even-numbered highliner cars of the Metra fleet in addition to major work facilities and Metra police vehicles. Funding: 2008 ICE - $536,100 2011 ICE - $103,700 Current ActivitiesMetra has deployed Automatic External Defibrillators system-wide. Training of Metra staff has occurred. Funding Amounts by Source
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| + | 2012 | Visual Information System (VIS) Installation | Innovation, Coordination, and Enhancement (ICE) | Capital | Metra | $864,891 |
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PROJECT DETAILSRelated ReportsOther ResourcesDescriptionThe Visual Information System (VIS) is an electronic visual sign system located centrally at the station platform that provides current information about our train service. The VIS system helps Metra stations become more ADA compliant by providing visual information of announcements, train delays, and other information that are helpful to our to our hearing and non-hearing impaired-commuters. Currently, Metra has 80 stations that do not have VIS systems. Funding: 2011 ICE: $691,913 Current ActivitiesThe project is in progress. The stations where these signs will be added may include, but are not limited to: METRA UPW Maywood Station UPN Ravinia Station MWD Round Lake Station BNSF Riverside Station MED McCormick Place Station Funding Amounts by Source
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| + | 2012 | Train Station Customer Upgrades | Innovation, Coordination, and Enhancement (ICE) | Capital | Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) | $1,279,625 |
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PROJECT DETAILSRelated ReportsOther ResourcesDescriptionThis first-phase project will implement a master plan to wire all train stations to support customer-facing upgrades such as train tracker and new PA systems. Funding: 2008 ICE: $1,023,700 Current ActivitiesDesign/engineering was initiated in June 2013 for the project. The project is now complete. Funding Amounts by Source
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| + | 2012 | Bus Pad Installation | Innovation, Coordination, and Enhancement (ICE) | Capital | Pace Suburban Bus | $98,435 |
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PROJECT DETAILSRelated ReportsOther ResourcesDescriptionThis project will support bus pad installations along Randall Road as part of the Route 801 service changes. Funding: 2008 ICE: $78,508 Current Activities5 bus pads have been installed at the following locations: Randall/Rt 64, SW corner Randall/490 S of Oak Randall/465 N of Rt 64 Randall/Pamela, NW Randall/Gyorr, NE The project is completed. Funding Amounts by Source
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